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Wed, Jun 08

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Loch Raven Reservoir, Merryman trail

Bringing it all into Focus: Mindfulness through Nature Photography

Join Photographer Payton Pan and our mindfulness instructor Phillip McKnight for a four week course where we will intentionally deepen our mindfulness practice, photography
skills, and connection to the natural world!

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Bringing it all into Focus: Mindfulness through Nature Photography
Bringing it all into Focus: Mindfulness through Nature Photography

Time & Location

Jun 08, 2022, 6:00 PM EDT – Jun 29, 2022, 7:00 PM EDT

Loch Raven Reservoir, Merryman trail , 10517 Pot Spring Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030, USA

About the Event

Lesson 1: Introduction to Mindfulness and Photography

  • What is mindfulness?
  • Basics of photography (get to know your camera)
  • How do these fields fit together?  Subtopics:
  • How to practice mindfulness
  • How mindfulness can improve photography
  • Basic camera settings  

Lesson 2: Slowing Down

  • Stilling the mind & body
  • Bringing the outside world into focus
  • Perspective (point of view)  Subtopics:
  • Invite a sense of curiosity
  • Shutter speeds capturing slices of time
  • Varying points of view in photo framing

 Lesson 3: Sense of Sight  

  • Deepen this sense
  • Finding impactful subjects
  • Compositional principles  Subtopics:
  • Communication with the viewer
  • Creating compelling frames
  • Awe

Lesson 4: One with Nature

  • Outdoor Mindfulness- being one with nature
  • Landscapes and outdoor lighting
  • Wildlife Photography  Subtopics:
  • Mindful hiking
  • Patience
  • Staying present/positive in the uncomfortable elements

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    $100.00
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